I am stunned to be the first to comment here. I re-steemed your first post weeks ago, but I just finished reading through all five parts! Well done! I love the tag-line of this series: "Decades of Beta-Testing Anarchist Society". That's so real.
I'm almost ashamed to say that in my 40 years on the planet I still have yet to make it to a Rainbow Gathering... Though I've been to countless other festivals, large and small, it does seem the RG has been overlooked in a way, perhaps as anachronistic or something, but reading your series reminded me of what a pioneering effort in sustained human cooperation this has been throughout the years.
I think I'll find my way to one of the next gatherings! It's about time.
Thanks again for writing this, I hope you continue to refine and expand it to your liking, and for the benefit of all who are looking for examples of anarchism in action.
Thank you so much for your reply, I don't know how I never replied to it, as I remember reading it.
I truly believe that everyone would benefit from a trip to the Gathering, and I hope it's in the flow for you soon :-)